Yellen Says Federal Reserve Considering Tougher Rules for Big Banks

  WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is considering tougher rules for big banks to keep credit flowing in case of another financial crisis, Fed Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen said Tuesday....

Concerned for Stability, Saudi Arabia Tightens Curbs on Dissent

[USA Today] DUBAI/RIYADH, April 15 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, rattled by regional turmoil that has destabilised the Middle East, is intensifying a crackdown on domestic dissent, raising...

As MLB Honors Jackie Robinson, Can it Reverse a Trend?

[USA Today] Just when we want to believe that times are changing and prejudice is waning, along comes a ferocious reminder like a Manny Pacquiao punch...

NCAA Urges Schools to Discuss Pitfalls of Unions

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA contends that unionization by college athletes could lead to fewer scholarships and championships as well as a drop in academic...

Chris Johnson Visiting with New York Jets

[NFL.com] The New York Jets are taking the next step toward potentially signing running back Chris Johnson. Gang Green is hosting the veteran runner at its training facility, NFL...

Oscar Pistorius May Have Stumbled With His Testimony, Experts Say

[ABC News] Oscar Pistorius’ testimony may have tripped up his defense, legal experts told ABC News today after the Blade Runner finished seven days on the witness...

Brandy Calls Off Engagement

[Seattle PI] Singer Brandy and her fiancé Ryan Press have called off their engagement, Us Weekly reports. “The engagement is off, but the friendship is still on,” Brandy’s rep tells Us. “They haven’t...

Pharrell Williams Cries ‘Happy’ Tears

Michael Strahan Officially Joins ‘Good Morning America’ with Red Carpet Welcome

[New York Daily News] Michael Strahan touched down on “Good Morning America” Tuesday. He officially joined the morning show family just after 8 a.m., but not...

Flavor Flav Takes Plea Deal in Vegas Battery Case

KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Entertainer Flavor Flav pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and was sentenced to probation and more counseling in...